Open
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2028
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
PISAQ Stream 3 supports access to veterinary services by covering part of the veterinarian’s travel to livestock farms. The program funds regular and urgent farm visits for eligible agricultural operations, with specific tariff rules and payment conditions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase production or service capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : April 30, 2028
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Veterinary travel to livestock farm sites
- Regular farm visits with eligible veterinary services
- Emergency farm visits with eligible veterinary services
Documents Needed
- Veterinarian registration form
- Veterinary report for each eligible visit
- Collaboration agreement form, if applicable
- Third-party payment mandate form, if applicable
- Any required supporting documents listed in the program procedure
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Agricultural operations
- Veterinary establishments
- Veterinarians
Who is not eligible
- Applicants listed in the Register of enterprises not eligible for public contracts (RENA)
- Applicants in bankruptcy or creditor protection proceedings
- Applicants who failed to meet prior ministry obligations after formal notice
- Applicants under an order related to animal welfare and safety
Eligible expenses
- Veterinarian travel costs to the livestock site
- Regular and emergency travel expenses under the program tariff grid
- Additional travel contribution for certain priority-health situations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Travel to locations other than the livestock site
- Travel costs not matching the program tariff grid
- Travel over 55 km when a closer veterinary establishment is available, except in stated cases
- Fees unrelated to the travel itself
- GST/QST and administration fees
Eligible geographic areas
- All regions of Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The veterinarian submits a veterinary report through the veterinary establishment.
- The ministry sends an acknowledgement of receipt when the report is filed.
- If the request is accepted, a payment notice is sent by email within 30 days of the acknowledgement.
- Payments are made to the veterinary establishment linked to the veterinarian’s file.
Additional information
- Payments are made directly to the veterinary establishment linked to the veterinarian’s file, unless a third-party mandate is filed in advance.
- Late submission of veterinary reports reduces the payable amount by 0.2% per day of delay.
- Two transmissions per month are permitted per veterinary establishment.
- The program runs until March 31, 2028.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the PISAQ – Stream 3 Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the PISAQ – Stream 3. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the PISAQ – Stream 3?
PISAQ Stream 3 supports access to veterinary services by covering part of the veterinarian’s travel to livestock farms. The program funds regular and urgent farm visits for eligible agricultural operations, with specific tariff rules and payment conditions.
Who is eligible for the PISAQ – Stream 3 program?
To be eligible for the PISAQ – Stream 3 program, you must:
Registered agricultural operations
Registered veterinary establishments or veterinarians
Eligible farm visit in Quebec
What expenses are eligible under PISAQ – Stream 3?
Veterinary travel to livestock farm sites
Regular farm visits with eligible veterinary services
Emergency farm visits with eligible veterinary services
Who can I contact for more information about the PISAQ – Stream 3?
You can contact Gouvernment of Québec by email at pisaq@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at none.
Where is the PISAQ – Stream 3 available?
The PISAQ – Stream 3 program is available the province of Quebec.
Who are the financial supporters of the PISAQ – Stream 3?
PISAQ – Stream 3 is funded by Gouvernment of Québec